School Holidays Calculator
All school holidays by federal state. Summer, autumn, winter holidays and more. Online calculator considering leap years, weekdays and holidays.
School holidays 2026 and 2027 by federal state. Pick a year and a state and plan trips around the school holidays.
School holidays 2026 in Bayern
6 Holiday periods
Total 92 holiday days
Winter holidays
Mon, 02/16/2026 – Fri, 02/20/2026
5 Days
Easter holidays
Mon, 03/30/2026 – Fri, 04/10/2026
12 Days
Whitsun holidays
Tue, 05/26/2026 – Fri, 06/05/2026
11 Days
Summer holidaysCurrent
Mon, 08/03/2026 – Mon, 09/14/2026
43 Days
Autumn holidaysUpcoming
Mon, 11/02/2026 – Fri, 11/06/2026
5 Days
Christmas holidaysUpcoming
Thu, 12/24/2026 – Fri, 01/08/2027
16 Days
Note
Based on the KMK holiday calendar and the dates published by the state ministries of education (school years 2025/2026 to 2027/2028). The list shows the holidays falling in the selected calendar year, including the Christmas holidays carried over from the previous year. Individual school-free days are not included. Dates outside the summer holidays can still be amended by the states – check with your ministry before booking.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When are school holidays in Germany?
School holiday dates vary by state and are set years in advance by the Conference of Education Ministers. Summer holidays are staggered between states from late June to mid-September.
Why do holiday dates differ between German states?
Staggering prevents traffic chaos and balances tourism. The rotation system ensures each state gets early and late summer holidays over the years. Only autumn, Christmas, and Easter holidays roughly coincide.
Are leap years and holidays taken into account?
Yes — the calculator automatically considers leap years, German public holidays and varying month lengths. For working-day calculations weekends are correctly excluded.
Guide
What is the School Holidays Calculator?
The school holiday calculator shows the school holidays 2026 and 2027 for all 16 German states with dates and duration.
How does the School Holidays Calculator work?
Select the state and the calendar year. The calculator shows all holiday periods of that year - winter, Easter, Whitsun, summer, autumn and Christmas holidays - with start and end date and the number of holiday days. The Christmas holidays carried over from the previous year into January are shown as well.
Key Data and Facts
Summer holidays: 6 weeks (staggered by state). Autumn: 1-2 weeks. Christmas: approx. 2 weeks. Easter: 1-3 weeks. Based on the KMK holiday calendar and the dates of the state ministries of education.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use the school holiday calculator step by step: 1. Choose your federal state – school holidays vary widely between the federal states. 2. Choose the year – 2026 and the planning year 2027 are available. 3. Types of holidays: summer holidays (6 weeks, staggered according to the KMK rotation system), autumn holidays (1-2 weeks in October), Christmas holidays (about 2 weeks around Christmas/New Year), winter/report-card holidays (0-2 weeks in February, not in all states), Easter holidays (1-3 weeks in March/April), Whitsun holidays (1-2 weeks, mainly in southern Germany). 4. Staggering of the summer holidays: the KMK sets the summer holidays in a rotation system so that not all federal states have holidays at the same time. 5. Common uses: holiday planning for families, travel planning (using the off-season for cheaper prices), au pair and exchange programs. Tip: check the holiday periods of other federal states to avoid traffic jams and high prices - and re-check dates outside the summer holidays with the ministry of education before booking, since the states can still amend them. Individual school-free days and separate dates for vocational schools are not included.
Calculation Example
Summer holidays 2027: North Rhine-Westphalia from 19 July to 31 August, Bavaria from 2 August to 13 September. The earliest start is 28 June 2027 in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland; the latest end is 13 September 2027 in Bavaria.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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